They all suffer from the feline version of AIDS, which means they need a particular kind of loving care.

The cats were all strays brought into the Littlecroft veterinary surgery in Kings Road to be treated for FIV -­ Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.

This can only be transmitted between cats, mainly through biting, and is found mainly in unneutered toms.

The Littlecroft three -­ all males and named Buzz Lightyear, Seamus and Dr Seuss ­- are all in good health but must be kept away from other cats they could pass the virus to and would need 'runs' built in the garden.

Buzz Lightyear is about two years old and tabby and white, Seamus is all white and about four and Dr Seuss is a long-haired and about 12.

If you can offer any of them homes, ring Barbara at Littlecroft vets on (0151) 339 2605.